Fog lights. Vehicles may be equipped with fog lights at the bottom of the front bumper. They can only be turned on when the exterior lights are on.
Rear lights. The rear lights of cars with sedan and station wagon bodies contain brake lights, reversing lights, turn signals, fog lights and parking lights, while hatchback cars contain turn signals, parking lights and brake lights.
Rear fog light (hatchback cars). The rear fog light is installed on the left side in the rear bumper. The fog light can be turned on by a switch on the instrument panel.
Direction indicators. The turn signal lamps are installed in the headlights, rear and side lights. Depending on the configuration, the side turn signals can be installed in the housing of the outside rear-view mirrors. The turn signals are turned on by the left steering column switch (the lamps of one side, depending on the switch position) or the hazard warning switch (all lamps simultaneously).
Electric headlight corrector. An electric headlight beam corrector is installed on cars, allowing the direction of the headlight beam to be changed in the vertical plane depending on the car load.
License plate lights. The license plate lights are located in the decorative trim of the tailgate (trunk lid).
USEFUL TIP: If the headlights suddenly start to shine dimly, and the parking light flashes when the turn signal is turned on, restore the contact of the ground wire with the body.
USEFUL TIP: Get into the habit of changing bulbs regularly (especially headlights). Over time, the bulb becomes cloudy and the brightness of the bulb decreases. This process occurs quite slowly, and the driver does not notice the gradual deterioration of road illumination.
USEFUL TIP: Recently, more and more cars have appeared with headlights that shine like a Christmas tree, in various shades of blue. All this is called the word "xenon" and is considered very cool. There is no dispute that xenon headlights, installed as standard on the latest models of foreign cars, illuminate the road much better, and the car with them looks much more impressive. It is not surprising that many are also trying to improve their cars, especially since now a lot of "xenon" lamps of various manufactures (most often Chinese) have appeared on the shelves. Do not buy into cheap stuff: such lamps have nothing in common with real xenon gas-discharge lamps without filaments. These are ordinary lamps with tinted glass. The light transmittance of such glass is significantly lower than that of standard lamps, the filaments of fakes are usually installed out of focus, a headlight with such a lamp, despite its external effectiveness, practically does not illuminate anything, only additionally mercilessly blinds oncoming drivers. In addition, manufacturers of such lamps, in order to compensate for the decrease in luminous flux, increase their power beyond the norm. Often, their installation leads to melting of wire insulation and damage to electrical equipment. A fire is also possible. It is better not to buy a "headache" for your money, but to buy ordinary lamps of good quality.
USEFUL TIP: Sooner or later, the bulbs in the rear lights burn out. It would seem that nothing could be simpler - take a new bulb that matches the size of the base and voltage, and install it instead of the burnt out one. However, keep in mind that the rear lights use bulbs with the same base, but different power: 5W and 21W. And this is an important detail. Do not mix up the bulbs: 5-watt bulbs are installed for the side lights, 21-watt bulbs - in the turn signals and brake lights. If you install low-power bulbs in the brake lights and turn signals, other drivers simply will not see your signals in inclement weather. And powerful bulbs in the "side lights" will greatly interfere with drivers driving behind you and irritate them. Their attitude towards you will be corresponding.
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